Culture A Deep Dive Into Iwaki’s Kamaboko Fish Cakes Veronica Carnevale Japan’s third largest prefecture, Fukushima is located in northeastern Japan’s Tohoku region and shares an eastern border wit...
Culture Tsuruga Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Kim Bergström One of the best times to visit Tsuruga Castle is during spring when the sakura trees are in bloom, and an annual festival tak...
Culture Koriyama City Parks Rey Waters Exploring Koriyama City Parks, Kaoseoizan Daijingu Shrine, and Big I.
Culture Kataoka Tsurutaro Art Garden Peter Sidell A short ride on the train from Fukushima city in Japan's northern Tohoku region, this small museum is dedicated to the vibran...
Culture Aizu-Wakamatsu: Day 2 Rey Waters Hiking the five ponds area and second day exploration of Aizu-Wakamatsu
Culture Ogura-tei Peter Sidell Not far from Fukushima station in Japan's northern Tohoku region, Ogura-tei is a delightful restored Japanese residence datin...
Culture Another Look at Aizu-Wakamatsu Rey Waters A visit to Aizu-Wakamatsu,the Samurai City. Enjoy Tsurugajo Castle, Rinkaku Tea Ceremony Room, Oyakuen Garden, and Sazaedo, ...
Culture The Secrets of Nihonmatsu Davide Capretta Nihonmatsu is a great destination for both nature lovers and people who are interested in the spiritual and historical part o...
19 Culture Greenery and Stonework of Nihonmatsu Castle Justin Velgus Nihonmatsu Castle, also known as Kasumiga-jo, is located in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. The ruins and gardens have...
Culture Escape to the Countryside! Samuel Patrick Thomas The Ouse district of Koriyama City is a world away from the bustle of hectic urban life. Sloping mountains cradle the extensi...
